Medal - History of the United States Immigration swelled by Famine and Revolution

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight34.6 g
Diameter44.40 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-73
Obverse description
Obverse letteringIMMIGRATION SWELLED BY FAMINE AND REVOLUTION RB 1848
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1848 Irish famine of 1846, German famine of 1847, and the Revolution of 1848 cause increase in immigration to U.S.; JAN. 24 - Gold discovered in California; JULY 4 - End of war with Mexico formally proclaimed; NOV. 7 - Zachary Taylor elected President. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID5995660380
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